Edinburgh Royal Society elects new fellows
The Royal Society of Edinburgh 1,500 Fellows are the cream of experts in the sciences, arts, humanities, professions, industry and commerce. This March it announced the election of 48 new UK and International Fellows elected after a rigorous four-stage selection process culminating in a ballot of the entire Fellowship. Each new Fellow of the RSE is recognised within his or her peer group as having achieved excellence within their discipline or profession.
Admitted to the RSE, Fellows are encouraged to contribute to the aims and objectives of the Society, including the provision of expert policy advice to Government and Parliament, outreach education programmes for young people, and public engagement events including conferences and discussion forums.
Lord Wilson of Tillyorn, (right) the President of the RSE commented, “I am delighted to be able to announce the election of 48 new Fellows of the RSE – each will I am sure be a credit to the Society and I look forward to welcoming them at the new Fellows’ induction day in early May."
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